Mentoring and coaching: a lifeline for teachers in a multicultural setting

The challenges of teaching in a culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) school, including language barriers, special needs, and teacher isolation, can be especially overwhelming for early-career teachers. This unique book on mentoring and coaching new teachers is specifically designed for multicultural school settings, although educators in all settings can benefit. The authors drawfrom their own experience implementing a highly successful mentoring programme for new teachers in a large, urban school district. The book offers practical examples anchored in the current theoretical and research base for the professional development of novice teachers in urban as well as non-urban areas. Filled with vignettes that directly capture the real-life experiences of new teachers and their mentors, this volume: Illustrates how to develop effective teacher-to-teacher mentoring relationships; Raises readers' awareness of issues that might arise from CLD differences and facilitates more effective communication; Offers reproducible resources, agendas, and other sample materials for a variety of contexts This timely and practical book helps mentors give new teachers the support they need to survive and succeed in diverse school settings. INDICE: List of Tables and Figures / Preface / Acknowledgments / About theAuthors / Teacher-to-Teacher: Making a Difference: Teachers Making a Difference Enhanced Personal Growth Mentoring From the Voice of Magda From the Voice of Denise Description of Mentors / The Voice of the Struggling Teacher: TypicalStages of Teacher Development Struggles Joys Managing Tips / Teacher Leaders and Their Role as Mentors: Teachers as Leaders Mentoring The Role of the Mentor What Do the Voices of New Teachers Say About Mentors What We Now Know / Characteristics of Effective Coaching: Components of Effective Coaching Designs for Effective Peer Coaching: Focusing on Co-Teaching The Art of Coaching Coaching and Inter-Generational and Cultural-Linguistic Differences / Communication: Inter-Cultural Communication Non-Verbal Communication Listening in Inter-Cultural Settings Inter-Generational Differences in Communication Written Communication Inter-Cultural Communication and the Standards of the Profession / Mentoring in a Large Multicultural Urban District: Induction Programs and A Case Study: Retention of Beginning Teachers Induction Programs A Case Study of One Urban Mentoring Program / Professional Development Through Learning Opportunities: Professional Development Diversity Facilitating Adult Learning OpportunitiesEffectively Study Groups Instructional Data Discussions Professional LearningCommunities Qualities of Effective Professional Development Personal and Professional Growth / Lessons Learned: What We Have Learned University Collaboration Planning and Implementation Replication From the Voice of Two Teachers Connecting Threads / Appendices / References / Index

• ISBN: 978-1-4129-7957-3
• Editorial: Sage Publications
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 176
• Fecha Publicación: 28/02/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés